Definitions
verb
pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
“He was condemned to ten years in prison”
verb
express strong disapproval of
“We condemn the racism in South Africa”
verb
appropriate (property) for public use
“the county condemned the land to build a highway”
verb
compel or force into a particular state or activity
“His devotion to his sick wife condemned him to a lonely existence”
verb
declare or judge unfit for use or habitation
“The building was condemned by the inspector”
verb
demonstrate the guilt of (someone)
“Her strange behavior condemned her”
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